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Estes Park
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
After Sept. 1: Rodeway Inn
1701 North Lake Avenue
Estes Park, CO  80517
United States
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Posted by Rita DuChateau
Going, Going, Gone!
 
Thursday will be our last club meeting in the National Park Village Theater after many years. While we had originally planned to meet there on Sept. 1, a serendipitous opportunity presented itself in the form of the Longs Peak Club's Garage Sale. CJ Jensen invited our club to donate items to the sale at the same time we realized that all contents of our meeting room would have to be disposed of prior to leaving the venue.
 
CJ invites you to donate to the Longs Peak Garage Sale. Bring "stuff" to Thursday's meeting.
 
So, come to Thursday's meeting dressed for work and bring hand tools. After our program, we will begin to haul items from storage closets, dismantle theatrical lights, and prepare all for the garage sale on Aug. 27. We will receive a portion of the garage sale proceeds to shore up our ailing budget, according to President Thor.
 
Also, bring any items you would like to donate to the Longs Peak Rotary Club sale.
 
Most importantly, remember to drive to Rodeway Inn for our first meeting there on Sept. 1.
 
Now, that's a lot to remember. Briefly:
  • Dress for work on Thursday
  • Bring garage sale items on Thursday
  • Mark your calendar for the Rodeway Inn beginning Sept. 1.
New meeting location, beginning Sept. 1: The Rodeway Inn
 
Posted by Rita DuChateau
 Mental health needs in Larimer County to be topic of Thursday's program
 
This week's program will provide insight into a proposed Mental Health, Detox/Substance Abuse Facility. Our speaker will be Cheryl Olson, a Fort Collins native, who is is co-chair of People for a Healthier Larimer County. She served as a Larimer County Commissioner from 1997-2001, including three years as chair. She also led the steering committee for the community-wide Mental Health and Substance Abuse Planning Project from 2001 to 2012.
Olson is active in the Fort Collins real estate community. She referees regularly for the Larimer County Board of Equalization and is the endowment fund chair for SummitStone Health Partners. Cheryl has been active in the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce; Fort Collins Board of Realtors; Colorado Association of Realtors; National Association of Realtors; Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry; and the local Republican Party.
 
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world.  There are 1.2 million Rotary members in 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.  Rotary clubs have been serving communities worldwide for more than a century.  Rotary clubs around the world, initiate projects that address critical issues such as conflict resolution, hunger, poverty, disease and illiteracy.
 
The Rotary Club of Estes Park's events include “It’s Showtime!” and the annual Golf Tournament, which raise funds for scholarships awarded each spring to graduating seniors. The largest effort of the club is the annual Duck Race, which generated over $117,000 for 64 area charities in 2016. The club also awards community grants annually to area non-profits. The Club of Estes Park welcomes new members. For more information, visit rotaryclubofestespark.org, or come to a meeting. 
 
 
Posted by Rita DuChateau

Aug. 18 meeting photos

Prior to the club meeting, board members updated DG Barb Redder on projects, challenges and opportunities.

President-Elect Kathy Groesbeck gave the invocation.

Bill Smith introduced our many guests.

Tim Dish was Scott Thompson's guest. 
 

 

Stephan and Dr. Sathy Durkac from Titusville, PA. brought a banner from their club.

Some impressive RYLA numbers from Virgil Holtgrewe.

Ray Leaycraft visited from the morning club with his wife Cindy. 

Assistant Governor Ron Randle returned for his second visit to the club, this time accompanied by his wife Pat.  
 
 
 
Posted by Chuck Bonza
 August 18, 2016 meeting notes
 
President Thor Homme called the meeting to order. Kathy Groesbeck gave the invocation. Dick Broman led us in singing “God Bless America”, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Smith welcomed visiting Rotarians Dick Nail from Oklahoma, Ray (&Cindy) Leaycraft from Morning Rotary, Stephan Dukac and Dr. Sathy Durkac from Titusville, PA. Visitor Tim Dish (incoming head of PPLC) was introduced by Scott Thompson.
 
Featured Visitors:
  • Barbara Redder – District Governor and her husband Don from Caspar, WY Reveille Club
  • Ron Randle – Assistant District Governor and his wife, Pat
Moment of levity: Scott Thompson with Birthday greeting: “You’re Tarp as a Shack!” Groan
 
Announcements
  • Thor announced that September 1 will be the final meeting to be held in the current location and passed the tip jar for our service staff at the Otherside. (Editor's note: Aug. 25 will be the final meeting at the current location; Sept. 1 we will meet at Rodeway Inn)
  • CJ from Longs Peak Club made us all aware of the Garage Sale Fundraiser for youth programs at the school this Saturday August 27th at 8 am and need for donations
  • Don Widrig made us aware of the donation of all of the chairs, lighting, back closet items, and equipment donated by the Barleens in our meeting room at the Otherside for Saturday garage sale, use by us and other organizations in Town. 1:30 meeting with Scott Webemeyer to discuss next steps.
  • Peach Sale sold 72 boxes and distributed today out of the Farmers Market location.
Happy Money
  • Rob Ludlum for the success of the peach sale
  • Ray Leaycraft for the friendship of the Redders over the years in Rotary
  • Jess Neilson for his 90th birthday
  • Virgil Holtgrew for the RYLA July event at the YMCA – 674 youth introduced to Rotary
Banner Exchange: Stephen Durkac and Dr. Sathy Durkac exchanged Titusville club banner with Thor presenting our banner.
 
Program
Rick Taylor introduced Barbara Redder, District 5440 Governor who was the 2013 District Rotarian of the year. Key points she covered were:
  • Upcoming training dates
  • Partnering with Engineers without Border opportunity being put in place
  • June 1-3, 2017 District meeting in Caspar
  • June 10-14 Rotary International meeting in Atlanta, GA
  • Theme of Fellowship and Service
  • Update and new challenges (2 new cases in Nigeria with continuing effort needed in Afghanistan and Pakistan) of the End Polio now continuing effort including request for $2650 from each Rotary Club to be matched again from the Gates Foundation.
  • Heartwarming story of a Rotarian’s daughter recovering because of RYLA.
 
Submitted by Chuck Bonza, Scribe
 
 
Rotary Quote of the Week
 
If you've ever been to a Rotaract meeting or volunteered at RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), you've already glimpsed one of the most vibrant parts of Rotary. Our programs for the 20-something and younger set are designed to mentor young leaders and bring generations together. 
 
     -The Rotarian, August 2016 "Reasons to Love Rotary Right Now"  - Reason #10 Because our future is bright.
 
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August 25 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: 
 
David Van Wert
 
Song & Pledge: 
 
Dick Broman
 
Guest Intro: 
 
Chip Sproul
 
Scribe: 
 
Pete Sumey
 
Greeter:
 
Larry Williams
 
Program Intro: 
 
Kerrie Hill
 
Sept. 1 Duty Roster
New Location: Rodeway Inn
 
Invocation: 
 
Jack Boatman
 
Song & Pledge: 
 
Dick Broman
 
Guest Intro: 
 
Jay Harroff
 
Scribe: 
 
Dana Fritz
 
Greeter:
 
Don Widrig
 
Program Intro: 
 
Rick Taylor
Upcoming Events
Foundation Board Meeting
Wasson Room, Library
Aug 22, 2016
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Club Board Meeting
Wasson Room, Library
Sep 06, 2016
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Speakers
Aug 25, 2016
Cheryl Olson
Detox/Substance Abuse Facility and Services
 
Sep 01, 2016
Jerry Kennel
Estes Valley Legacy
 
Sep 08, 2016
Elizabeth Fogarty
Visit Estes Park
 
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Executives & Directors
President
Thor Homme
 
President Elect
Kathy Groesbeck
 
Treasurer
Longley Parker
 
Secretary
Rita DuChateau
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
Randy Skeie
 
Past President
Pete Sumey
 
Club Administration
Karol Rinehart
 
Community Service
Roger Thorp
 
Fund Development
Kathy Groesbeck
 
International Service
Staci Galloway
 
Membership
Scott Thompson
 
Youth/New Generation Services
Dmitri Galcovski
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Dana Fritz
August 8
 
Bill Lodge
August 9
 
Kris Hazelton
August 10
 
Nancy Stevens
August 12
 
Debbie Delaney
August 13
 
Jay Harroff
August 19
 
Anniversaries
Gene Oja
Theresa
August 5
 
Thor Homme
Darlene Homme
August 8
 
Wayne Newsom
Pat
August 10
 
Ken Cole
Barbara
August 16
 
Ken TeSelle
Audrey
August 21
 
Ward Nelson
Patricia
August 23
 
Clark Lupton
Nancy
August 25
 
Russell Hampton
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